New tutorial update 20/6/23

New tutorial update                                                                                                                                         20/6/23

Figure 1: Adobe Dynamic Link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pond5.com%2F23031-adobe-dynamic-linking-everything-you-need-to-know%2F&psig=AOvVaw3LyY0v3DeUqz-oVj0PB8Bx&ust=1687352379309000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBAQjRxqFwoTCJCersvz0f8CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAR 

I've just finished the latest tutorial on my final project, and thanks to some trimming to make the tempo flow a bit better, the project is down to 7 minutes and 55 seconds as of this writing. There is still a bit of an issue with some shots, and I might have to squeeze in one more shot in between the second and third opening shot on the film for some continuity fixes, since the shots do have a bit of a continuity jump and don't flow great.  The methodology of me gradually chipping away at the sketch filter's opacity does work as a whole but it was recommended that I have more consistent filter methods on the figures.  I might have to go back into Photoshop a number of times in order to get this to work correctly for the number of shots.  It was also suggested that I have an adjustment layer on the Premiere Pro file in order to correct multiple clips at once, but the white balance on the individual clips has made this rather difficult.  So instead, I'm just having to make do with the methods I have.  I am making progress with the project as a whole.    Once I get to the clips where the action is taken outside the city centre, this should be resolved.

I've also mainly been introduced to the concept of the Adobe Dynamic link which allows for much quicker uploads to Premiere, less compression and a smoother workflow.  It will also be essential for future projects.  Whilst it does take a bit of getting used to, I do recognise the advantages it has over the much slower, more inefficient method I've been using so far.  I also recognise that I will have to use this method for the alternate cut where I experiment with the order of the shots from more intimidating to more tranquil and will thus have to tailor the opacity adjustments accordingly.  Hopefully I will still have a new cut of the film to show at the group tutorial, and I will get new feedback to adjust the film for the final submission.

Figure 2: New photoshop composition

Figure 3: New After Effects composition